Gaining weight above an optimal value has been a global issue for some time now. Body Mass Index (BMI), introduced by WHO is an indicator for weight related problems such as underweight, overweight or obesity. Generally, individuals having BMI above
Our ancestors had never heard of ‘lifestyle diseases’. Along with the years the food we eat has also started becoming more and more complex. Earlier people used to have their farms and grew the vegetables and fruits themselves. These days,
Reaserch by Sadia Hanif We suggest printing out each page and hanging them on your fridge, desk or other prominent place. Get Moving The tough part with exercise, of course, is getting out there and doing it. Here’s how the
There are two types of Trans Fats – one natural and the other man-made. This article is all about the man-made one, because the trans fats that naturally occur in animal products are actually beneficial. The artificial kind, on the
Term eating habits (or food habits) refers to why and how people eat, which foods they eat, and with whom they eat, as well as the ways people obtain, store, use, and discard food. Individual, social, cultural, religious, economic, environmental,
Not all fats are the same. Following are some basics on the various types of fats to help you make sense of what is best for your own body. Saturated Fats: Saturated fats are mainly animal fats and are solid
Definition The definition of calorie restriction is when the body does not receive an adequate intake of energy. This can result as a consequence of lack of availability of adequate volumes of food. However, sometimes the failure to consume an
